In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...

A few of our readers knew about our mystery tool from the Antique Toolbox column Sept. 27 — some, from personal experience. The tool is part of the collection of the Landis Valley Village & Farm ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A barbed wire fence in need of repair - Todd Ryburn Photography/Getty Images Before we look at the functionality, let's have a ...

It’s ugly, dangerous and destructive. In its time, it was heralded as one of history’s great inventions. In the 1870s, barbed wire fencing was advertised as “The Greatest Discovery of the Age.” Joseph ...